Monday, September 22, 2008

herbs

TamarindTamarindus indicaPlanet: SaturnElement: WaterDescription: TreePart Used: Seed pods, seedsUses: Carry to attract love.
TamariskTamarix sp.Planet: SaturnElement: WaterDescription: TreePart Used: LeavesUses: Scatter the leaves to exorcise an area.
TansyTanacetum vulgarePlanet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: HerbPart Used: Flowers, leavesUses: Carried for long life. Used in rituals of death and dying. Tansy may be used as an asperger during rites for the deceased. Strong association with rebirth. Assists with transition from life to the hereafter.
TarragonArtemisia cracunculusPlanet: MarsElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: Sacred to Lilith. Promotes compassion for others but not in a codependent way. Useful for women who are caretakers to assist them in being loving without losing themselves. Also for women who have been abused to help them reclaim their strength.
ThistleCarduus sp.Planet: MarsElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: Carry for energy and strength. A vase of thistles strenthens the spirit and renews the vitality of those near it. Grown it wards off thieves. Planted at the doorstep they protect against evil. Thistle down stuffed into a poppet works well for magic to break hexes. Used in healing spells. Carried by men for increased sexual prowess. When thrown into the fire will ward off lightning. A flower carried guards against evil. Thistles are scattered to exorcise evil. Carried to aid depression. Represents endurance and can be used to increase it. Used in healing spells for animals both wild and pets.
Thistle, CarlineCarlina vulgarisPlanet: MercuryElement: AirDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: Used traditionally against disease, particularly epidemic disease.
Thistle, HolyCentaurea benedictaPlanet: MarsElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: Hex breaking spells, protection against negativity and evil, and in purification baths.
Thistle, MilkSilybum maarianumPlanet: MoonElement: WaterDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: Used to attune oneself with the maiden aspect of the Goddess.
Thistle, ScotchOnopordon acanthiumPlanet: MarsElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: Herb, flowersUses: Associated with Scotland may be used in any ritual calling upon Scottish deities.
ThymeThymus vulgarisPlanet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: Burned to bring good health or worn for health. Used in healing spells. Placed in sleep pillows it ensures sleep with no nightmares. Purification in incense or as a scattering herb. Used in combination with marjoram in a cleansing bath. Worn it assists the development of psychic ability. Carried to give courage and energy. Used in ritual to reestablish contact with the departed. Attracts fairies.
ToadflaxLinaria sp.Planet: MarsElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: Carried in a sachet to ward off evil and negativity. Used to turn back negative magic and clear hexed conditions.
TobaccoNiccotiana sp. Planet: MarsElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: LeavesUses: Burnt as incense to purify an area of all negativity and spirits of all kinds. A substitute for sulphur, datura or nightshade in old magical recipes. Used as a visionary herb by indigenous peoples of the Americas. If you intend to use it as a visionary herb, you should not smoke it recreationally as it will dilute the effect.
TomatoLycopersicon sp.Planet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: HerbPart Used: FruitUses: Grown it is protective. Place a tomato on the mantle to attract prosperity to the home, replace with a new fruit every three days. Put a tomato on the windowsil or in the door of a home to guard it from negativity and evil. May be served to the beloved as part of a love inducing meal.
Tonda BeanDipteryx odorataPlanet: VenusElement: WaterDescription: TreePart Used: Seed and fruitUses: Used in love sachets or carried to attract love. Worn to gain prosperity. Carried to grant luck. Gives courage when worn. Protects from disease when carried.
TormentilPotentilla tormentillaPlanet: SunElement: FireDescription: HerbPart Used: HerbUses: An infusion is used for protection when drunk. May be served to the beloved to maintain a relationship. Mediums and channels drink the tea to prevent themselves from being possessed by spirits permanently. Herb is carried to attract love. Hung in the home the plant is protective.
TumericCurcuma longaPlanet: MercuryElement: AirDescription: HerbPart Used: RootUses: Used for protection, either scattered on the floor or daubed onto the third eye area as in Nepal, or carried. Used for purification in Hawaii

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